Opportunity
San Jacinto Community College Ionwave #RFP #27-03 Addendum 1
Restaurant and Catering Services for San Jacinto Community College District
Posted
October 13, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
RFP #27-03 Addendum 1
NAICS
722320, 722514, 722310
San Jacinto Community College District is seeking vendors to provide freshly prepared restaurant meals and full-service catering for College locations and events. - Government buyer: San Jacinto Community College District (SJCCD), Purchasing Department. - Vendor pools and services: - Restaurant services: pickup and delivery of prepared food for meetings, training, events, student and athletic activities, and other College functions. - Catering services: plated meals, buffets, boxed or individually packaged meals, snack and beverage packages, and bulk food orders. Catering may require event staffing, setup, supplies, rental-item handling, and cleanup. - Requested food and beverages: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, desserts, and beverages. Desserts may include assorted or custom-designed cookies, ice cream, pies, cakes, and mini desserts. No quantities or product part numbers are specified. - OEM and named platforms: Keurig Dr Pepper is the named beverage OEM; approved Dr Pepper products are generally required for College events. ezCater is mentioned as an ordering platform vendors may be asked about, not as a required provider or selected contractor. No restaurant or catering awardees are named. - Notable requirements: Food must be freshly prepared and ready to consume; day-old or reheated items are not acceptable. Vendors must meet food safety and sanitation requirements and hold a current food-service permit. Menus and pricing are required, along with a proposed discount from menu pricing and delivery fees. Catering vendors must offer a broad, diverse menu and provide requested delivery, setup, staffing, supplies, and post-event cleanup. Sample event sizes range from 125 to 900 attendees. - Beverage exceptions and locations: Approved Dr Pepper products are required except for unlabeled or self-labeled jugs of iced tea, lemonade, and water; hot coffee served in jugs, carafes, or pots; and individual water bottles. Locations include College campuses and District Administration Buildings in Pasadena, Houston, and La Porte; applicable Central Campus deliveries also include the LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology (CPET). - Contract term and funding: One-year initial term with four optional one-year renewals. The solicitation is subject to federal requirements under 2 CFR Part 200.
Description
San Jacinto Community College District is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide restaurant and catering services. The College intends to establish vendor pools for restaurant services and catering services, and may select one or more firms based on best value. Restaurant services include prepared food pickup and delivery; catering includes full-service options for meetings, events, and other College functions. The solicitation is being conducted under federal requirements in 2 CFR Part 200, and proposals must be submitted through IonWave.